Episodes

  • 6. Feline Chase: A Delicious Mission

    6. Feline Chase: A Delicious Mission
    Jun 11 2025
    The story you’ll hear in this episode is titled Feline Chase: A Delicious Mission.
    You’ll discover that in Milan, there are cats who talk and live all sorts of wild adventures! A mother cat and her kitten, hungry for tuna, sneak into schools, escape from criminal gangs, battle dust bunnies, and even make it all the way to San Siro...

    This story was written in Italy by classes 3A De Nicola 2 and 5C Don Gnocchi, and in Ireland by classes 6th O'Connell Primary School and 5th St Brigid's Senior Girls School.
    This podcast is produced by La Grande Fabbrica delle Parole and Fighting Words, in collaboration with Insieme nelle Terre di Mezzo and Intrecci Media.
    The project is supported by Municipality 6 of Milan and funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme.

    Written by: Nora Nic Con Ultaigh
    Narrated by: Nora Nic Con Ultaigh, CJ Bradley, Eve-Lily Dardis and Lilianna Dudziak from Scoil Mhichíl Naofa, Athy
    Editing and sound design by: Marianna Parise
    Graphic design: Carola Fumagalli
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    12 mins
  • 5. Derek and Sammy's Adventures

    5. Derek and Sammy's Adventures
    Jun 4 2025
    The story you’ll hear in this episode is titled Derek and Sammy's Adventures. It takes you from Tullow to Milan and even into the sky, all thanks to a lottery ticket. A ticket that passes from hand to hand, between dogs, roommates, and fishermen... Derek and Sammy, brothers by chance, end up in jail and from there, it’s a whirlwind of escapes, disguises, chases, and unexpected twists.

    This story was written in Italy by classes 5A and 5B Don Gnocchi, and in Ireland by classes 5th Scoil Phádraig Naofa and 4th Stanhope.
    This podcast is produced by La Grande Fabbrica delle Parole and Fighting Words, in collaboration with Insieme nelle Terre di Mezzo and Intrecci Media.
    The project is supported by Municipality 6 of Milan and funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme.

    Written by: Nora Nic Con Ultaigh
    Narrated by: Nora Nic Con Ultaigh, Denis Busuioc, Ruby Hughes, Elena Malisenco from Scoil Mhichíl Naofa, Athy
    Editing and sound design by: Marianna Parise
    Graphic design: Carola Fumagalli
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    17 mins
  • 4. The Crashing Air and Space Crafts

    4. The Crashing Air and Space Crafts
    Jun 4 2025
    The story you’ll hear in this episode is titled The Crashing Air and Space Crafts. It tells us about Michael, a boy who dreams of becoming a galaxy-famous astronaut! To reach his goal, he wants to make it all the way to the Hall of Fame in Florida. Alongside him is Timmy, a chihuahua with a… very spacey past!
    Through challenges and unexpected encounters, their journey unfolds — full of adventure and friendship.

    This story was written in Italy by classes 3A De Nicola 40 and 3B De Nicola 2, and in Ireland by classes 3rd Solas Chríost National School and 2nd Knockmore Junior School.
    This podcast is produced by La Grande Fabbrica delle Parole and Fighting Words, in collaboration with Insieme nelle Terre di Mezzo and Intrecci Media.
    The project is supported by Municipality 6 of Milan and funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme.


    Written by: Nora Nic Con Ultaigh
    Narrated by: Nora Nic Con Ultaigh, Ryan Arafa, Greg Danila and Irene Gheorghe from Scoil Mhichíl Naofa, Athy
    Editing and sound design by: Marianna Parise
    Graphic design: Carola Fumagalli
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    15 mins
  • 3. The Mummy Overload

    3. The Mummy Overload
    Jun 4 2025
    The story you’ll hear in this episode is titled The Mummy Overload. It takes us to a cemetery, where a young girl discovers a magical marker , one that brings everything she draws to life.
    Suddenly, a flower-allergic mummy appears, claiming to be her mother and threatening both her and her father… and that’s when things get complicated.

    This story was written in Italy by classes 4A De Nicola 2 and 4A Ferraris, and in Ireland by classes 5th St. Brendan's Boys National School and 5th St. Bernadette's Senior National School.
    This podcast is produced by La Grande Fabbrica delle Parole and Fighting Words, in collaboration with Insieme nelle Terre di Mezzo and Intrecci Media.
    The project is supported by Municipality 6 of Milan and funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme.

    Written by: Nora Nic Con Ultaigh
    Narrated by: Nora Nic Con Ultaigh, Minha Akter-Abdul, Conor Timpson and Max Tiosa from Scoil Mhichíl Naofa, Athy
    Editing and sound design by: Marianna Parise
    Graphic design: Carola Fumagalli
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    10 mins
  • 2. The Missing Moon Rock

    2. The Missing Moon Rock
    Jun 4 2025
    The story you’ll hear in this episode is titled The Lost Moonstone, and it tells us about a mysterious purple monster that appeared along the Navigli canals in Milan. It soon becomes clear that it’s not the only one, in fact similar monsters swim every day between Italy and Ireland!

    In this episode, we follow Omar and Jane on an adventure filled with fear and courage, as they search for the best way to save themselves.

    This story was written in Italy by classes 4B De Nicola 2 and 4A De Nicola 40, and in Ireland by classes 5th Scoil Mhichíl Naofa and 5th Our Lady of Victories BNS.

    This podcast is produced by La Grande Fabbrica delle Parole and Fighting Words, in collaboration with Insieme nelle Terre di Mezzo and Intrecci Media.
    The project is supported by Municipality 6 of Milan and funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme.

    Written by: Nora Nic Con Ultaigh
    Narrated by: Vanessa Sujecka-Baj, Nikita Goncear and Gypsey Morrin from Scoil Mhichíl Naofa
    Editing and sound design by: Marianna Parise
    Graphic design: Carola Fumagalli
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    10 mins
  • 1. Story Seeds - The Secret of the Aliens and the Moon

    1. Story Seeds - The Secret of the Aliens and the Moon
    May 30 2025
    In this episode, we’ll take you inside our creative writing workshop: voices, ideas, and stories come to life spontaneously between Milan and Dublin. A glimpse into the heart of the project, where everything begins.

    The story you’re about to hear is titled The Missing Moon Rock. It was written in Italy by classes 3A Ferraris and 5D Don Gnocchi, and in Ireland by Fourth Class from Scoil Íde Community National School and First Class from St. Joseph’s National School, Dún Laoghaire.


    This podcast is produced by La Grande Fabbrica delle Parole and Fighting Words, in collaboration with Insieme nelle Terre di Mezzo and Intrecci Media.
    The project is supported by Municipality 6 of Milan and funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme.

    Written by: Nora Nic Con Ultaigh
    Narrated by: Nóra Nic Con Ultaigh, Pierina Campbell, Blessing Joseph (Scoil Mhichíl Naofa), Liviu Doibani (Scoil Mhichíl Naofa), Maxim (St Joseph’s National School)
    Editing and sound design by: Marianna Parise
    Graphic design: Carola Fumagalli
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    20 mins